Devious Worker Ensnared Women at Lough Derg Retreat in Revolting Assaults

A worker at the Lough Derg pilgrimage site duped unsuspecting women into helping him repair machines at the retreat so he could sexually assault them.

Tomas Gallagher's Deceptive Scheme

Tomas Gallagher fooled his five victims into thinking they were helping him repair washing machines and tumble dryers during a series of revolting incidents at the renowned religious setting. Instead of assisting the workman, the innocent women found themselves being sexually assaulted after the 42-year-old preyed on them.

Court Proceedings

Details of the horrific plans hatched by Gallagher were outlined before Letterkenny Circuit Court. The father-of-one pleaded guilty to a total of seven charges against five different women at the holy island on the shores of Lough Derg. The offences ranged from sexual assault to attempting to engage a child in inappropriate sexual touching.

Incidents Unraveled

Statements given to Gardai by the victims shed light on Gallagher's modus operandi. The women unsuspectingly reached into the machines while Gallagher fixed them under the pretense of holding a 'pipe'. The shocking details of the assaults, including deceitful instructions given to the victims, gradually surfaced, leading to a cascade of complaints and Gallagher's eventual confession during police interviews.

Gallagher's Deception Exposed

The series of events laid bare how Gallagher manipulated his positions at the retreat to carry out despicable acts, exploiting the trust of those seeking his assistance with the machinery. The revelations shocked the community and sparked a thorough investigation into the extent of his misconduct at the sanctuary by the lake.